{"id":12168,"date":"2024-03-11T08:33:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T08:33:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/spine-surgery-in-india\/"},"modified":"2024-11-07T11:00:34","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T11:00:34","slug":"spine-surgery-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/spine-surgery-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Spine Surgery in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- META DATA --><br \/>\n\tmtctheme_content = &#8220;<div id=\"pagemenu\" class=\"page-menu\"><a href=\"#why\">Why Spine Surgery?<\/a><a href=\"#cost\">Cost<\/a><a href=\"#why_india\">Why India?<\/a><a href=\"#spine \">Spine Surgery Types<\/a><a href=\"#post\">Post-Surgery Care<\/a><a href=\"#travel \">Travel Info India<\/a><a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/div>rnrn<div id=\"featured_image_cover\"><img decoding=\"async\" \n                    src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/featured-image-3.jpg\" \n                    srcset=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/featured-image-3-300x157.jpg 768w, https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/featured-image-3.jpg 1024w\" \n                    width=\"834 \" \n                    height=\"436 \" \n                    sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 768px, 1024px\" \n                    alt=\"Spine Surgery in India\" \n                    class=\"featured-image\" \/><div class=\"featured_image_title\"><\/div><\/div>rnrn<div id=\"synopsis\" class=\"content-area content-area--synopsis\"><p>Getting a major surgery in a foreign country can be a difficult decision. Spine surgery in India offers you quality treatment at affordable prices. This post discusses various back bone surgeries &amp; costs in India.<\/p>\n<p>Read on!<\/p>\n<\/div>rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"FgzTvfBeioA\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FgzTvfBeioA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Spine Surgery in India Review<\/h5><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"why\" class=\"section-heading\">When Do Doctors Recommend Spine Surgery?<\/h2>\n    rnrnYour doctor may suggest spine surgery if you have <strong>severe back pain or leg pain<\/strong> due to slipped, prolapsed, bulging or herniated disc.rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58532\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/02\/herniated-disc.png\" alt=\"Herniated disc\" width=\"800\" height=\"500\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Herniated Disc<\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Spine surgery or back bone surgery is usually the last resort to alleviate the pain that is not improving with non-surgical methods.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>MayoClinic<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Back Surgery - When is it a good idea?<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Back surgery can'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/back-pain\/in-depth\/back-surgery\/art-20048274>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[1]<\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Certain symptoms may also indicate an urgent need for spine surgery. These may include sudden bowel or bladder incontinence, severe and continuous abdominal and back pain, and tingling or numbness in arms or legs.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Spine surgery can be an expensive procedure. If you do not need an emergency spine surgery, you can consider getting the surgery in India.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn\n    <h2 id=\"cost\" class=\"section-heading\">How Much Does Spine Surgery Cost in India?<\/h2>\n    rnrnSpinal surgery cost in India may vary between<strong> $5,000 to $27,000 (in USD)<\/strong>. The cost depends on the patientu2019s situation and the number of vertebrae levels in which surgery is needed.rn<\/p>\n<table class=\"mtc-table-with-border\">rn<\/p>\n<tbody>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<th>Spine Surgery Type<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<th>India Cost (USD)<\/th>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Spinal Fusion (One Level)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$6,500 &#8211; $7,800<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Discectomy \/ Foraminotomy<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$8,600<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Laminectomy\/ Laminotomy without Fusion<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$8,600<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Computer-assisted Lumbar Laminectomy and Posterior Fusion<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Depends on case<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Computer-assisted Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF\/MIS TLIF)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>Depends on case<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Laminectomy with Discectomy<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$7,150<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Microdiscectomy<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$8,450<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$7,500 &#8211; $9,000<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Radiofrequency Rhizotomy<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$5,300<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Selective Nerve Root Block (SNRB)<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$5,300<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Cervical Fusion<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$6,000 &#8211; $7,200<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<tr>rn<\/p>\n<td>Scoliosis<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<td>$14,000 &#8211; $24,000<\/td>\n<p>rn<\/tr>\n<p>rn<\/tbody>\n<p>rn<\/table>\n<p>rnLooking for affordable spine surgery options in India? <strong>Mumbai<\/strong> can be your best shot! Many patients choose <a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/spine-surgery-in-mumbai-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mumbai for spine surgery<\/a> due to its advanced healthcare infrastructure and best surgeons.rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Save HUGE on medical bills!<\/h2><h3>Get started with FREE quote<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Request quote<\/a><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"why_india\" class=\"section-heading\">Should You Get Spine Surgery in India?<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<h3>JCI and NABH Accredited Hospitals<\/h3>\n<p>rnWe work with a leading<strong> JCI and NABH-accredited hospital<\/strong> in India. These accreditations mean that the hospital is devoted to providing quality care and high patient satisfaction.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Affordable Spine Surgery<\/h3>\n<p>rnMedical treatments in India are not just cost-effective but are also of <strong>superior quality<\/strong>.<span class=\"popup2\"><sup>[2]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnHere&#8217;s an interview of our happy patient from the <strong>UK, Mr. Ian Beckett<\/strong>. Hit the play button &amp; find out why he chose spine surgery in India.rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"-DmCL6KEPPQ\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=-DmCL6KEPPQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Why spine surgery in India?<\/h5><\/div>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Travel Process is Simple<\/h3>\n<p>rnIt is easy to get a medical visa in India. You can even apply for a<strong> medical visa online.<\/strong> Friends or family traveling with the patient can get a medical attendant visa.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Minimal Language Barrier<\/h3>\n<p>rn<strong>English<\/strong> is a widely spoken language in India, so there wonu2019t be any language barrier for those from English-speaking countries. Our partner hospitals can also arrange for language interpreters if requested in advance.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Highly Qualified Doctors<\/h3>\n<p>rnOur partner spine surgeons have successfully performed a wide range of spinal surgery procedures to treat<strong> herniated disc, degenerative disc, and other back bone problems<\/strong>.rnrnBelow is the video interview of one of our partner <a href=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/dr-sajan-hegde-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">spine surgeons, Dr. Sajan Hegde<\/a>rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"ChQOWMb-ZHo\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ChQOWMb-ZHo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Spine Surgeon- Dr. Sajan Hegde<\/h5><\/div>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"spine\" class=\"section-heading\">Types of Spine Surgeries in India<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<h3>Spinal Fusion<\/h3>\n<p>rnThe cost of spinal surgery in India depends on the patient&#8217;s case. For Cervical Spinal Fusion, the cost may range from <strong>US $6,000 to $7,200<\/strong>. Lower back spinal fusion cost may vary on case to case basis.rnrnYou can email your medical reports and x-rays to your MTC case manager for a cost estimate.rnrnSpinal Fusion surgeries aim at providing stability to the spine. To do this, the surgeon fuses two or more vertebrae in the spine. This prevents movement in the painful segment of the spine.rnrnYour doctor may recommend spinal fusion to relieve pain due to Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) or Spondylosis, Spondylothesis, or Herniated Disc.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Spine Health<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Spinal fusion may help'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/treatment\/spinal-fusion\/lumbar-spinal-fusion-surgery>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[3]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnDepending on the problem, you may need a spinal fusion in the lumbar (lower back) or cervical regions (neck) of the spine.rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/spinal-fusion-xray.jpg\" alt=\"Post-surgery X-ray of spinal fusion surgery\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Post-Surgery X-Ray of Spinal Fusion Surgery<\/h5>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Discectomy (Lumbar Discectomy)<\/h3>\n<p>rnAlso called, herniated disc repair, Discectomy is done to relieve pain caused by herniated or damaged disc. In India, Discectomy surgery costs about<strong> $8,600.<\/strong>rnrnIn this procedure, the surgeon makes a one-inch incision to remove the herniated or damaged disc. As a result, pressure on the spinal nerve is released.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>ScienceDirect<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Discectomy - an overview<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Diskectomy has been the most commonly'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/discectomy>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[4]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"VohN5KViiQI\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=VohN5KViiQI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Lumbar Discectomy in Delhi, India: A Minimally Invasive Solution<\/h5><\/div>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Endoscopic Discectomy<\/h3>\n<p>rnEndoscopic Discectomy is a less invasive procedure than Discectomy.rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58294\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/01\/endoscopic_discectomy.jpg\" alt=\"endoscopic discectomy - Spine Surgery India\" width=\"800\" height=\"417\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Endoscopic Discectomy &#8211; Spine Surgery in India<\/h5>\n<p>rnHere, the size of incision is smaller and the surgery causes less scarring. The surgeon will insert a special camera (anthroscope) through a small incision to see the damaged disc and remove some portion of it.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>ISRCTN<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Endoscopic discectomy versus microdiscectomy<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Endoscopic discectomy uses a different route'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.isrctn.com\/ISRCTN11556571>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[5]<\/sup><\/span>rn<\/p>\n<h3>Microdiscectomy<\/h3>\n<p>rnMicrodiscectomy is a minimally invasive surgery for sciatica and slipped disc(herniated disc). In India, Microdiscectomy may cost you between <strong>$7,500 to $9,000. <\/strong>rnrnYour doctor may recommend this surgery if you experience severe pain in leg and have not got relief from non-surgical treatments.rnrnDuring the surgery, the surgeon removes some part of the damaged disk with a small incision. This releases the pressure on the spinal nerve root and provides relief from pain.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Spine-Health<\/p>\n    <p><strong>How Microdicectomy Surgery Is Performed<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'A microdiscectomy is generally'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/treatment\/back-surgery\/how-microdiscectomy-surgery-performed>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[6]<\/sup><\/span>rnrnMost patients report instant relief from leg pain after Microdiscectomy surgery.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Foraminotomy<\/h3>\n<p>rnForaminotomy surgery cost in India is about <strong>$8,600 <\/strong>It is a minimally invasive surgery used to treat Spinal Stenosis, which usually occurs in the lower back.rnrnThe purpose of the surgery is to free the space around a spinal nerve. In this procedure, your surgeon will remove some bone that is obstructing the passageway of a spinal nerve root.rnrnThis surgery relieves the pressure on compressed nerves.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>MedilinePlus<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Foraminotomy<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Foraminotomy is surgery that widens'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/007390.htm>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[7]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn<div class=\"video-container\"><lite-youtube class=\"\" videoid=\"v1RwKwRDNPM\" posterquality=\"sddefault\"><a class=\"lite-youtube-fallback\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=v1RwKwRDNPM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/lite-youtube><h5>Video Credit: Atlantic Spine Center<\/h5><\/div>rnrnIn some cases, your surgeon may need to do Laminectomy procedure along with Foraminotomy to clear the passageway for the spinal nerve.rn<\/p>\n<h3>Laminectomy and Laminotomy<\/h3>\n<p>rnLaminectomy is the removal of Lamina and Laminotomy is the partial removal of Lamina (protective covering of spinal canal). Both are done to remove pressure on a pressed spinal nerve.rnrnAs per your case, your surgeon may perform either Laminectomy or Laminotomy to gain access to a compressed nerve in the spine.rnrnDepending on your case, Laminectomy or Laminotomy may be accompanied with other spinal surgery procedures.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>Spine Universe<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Laminotomy versus Laminectomy<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Laminectomy and laminotomy'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/www.healthcentral.com\/condition\/back-pain\/laminotomy-versus-laminectomy?legacy=spu>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[8]<\/sup><\/span>rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"post\" class=\"section-heading\">Post-Surgery Care and Precautions<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<h3>What Is the Recovery Time for Back Bone Surgery?<\/h3>\n<p>rnRecovery time depends on the type of surgery you had and may <strong>vary<\/strong> as per your case.rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Recovery from <strong>Discectomy <\/strong>and<strong> Foraminotomy<\/strong> may take<strong> 1 &#8211; 4 weeks.<\/strong><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>For <strong>Laminectomy<\/strong> and <strong>Fusion<\/strong>, it may take at least 4 months to recover. Your bones will continue to heal for at least a year.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>For <strong>Spinal Fusion<\/strong>, recovery may take <strong>4 to 6 weeks<\/strong>.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>MedicinePlus Medical Encyclopedia<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Spine Surgery - discharge<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'What to Expect at Home'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000313.htm>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"popup10\">rn<span id=\"myPopup10\" class=\"popuptext10\"><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<h3>How To Take Care of Myself After Spine Surgery?<\/h3>\n<p>rnDuring the recovery period, it is normal to feel numbness, pain, and weakness in areas that the pressed nerve served during the recovery period. You may also feel<strong> pain and swelling<\/strong> in the area of incision for <strong>7 to 10 days.<\/strong>rnrnHere are some precautionary measures your surgeon may advice.rn<\/p>\n<ul class=\"square-li-color-style\">rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Avoid driving<\/strong> for at least 2 weeks post-surgery.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Avoid lifting heavy weight, bending, twisting<\/strong> or turning, and <strong>climbing<\/strong>, for over <strong>six weeks<\/strong> after surgery.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Smoking and alcohol<\/strong> slow down the healing process and should be avoided.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Discuss with your surgeon before you engage in any <strong>strenuous activities<\/strong> like climbing stairs, walking for long distances, or cleaning.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Consult your doctor if you experience fever above<strong> 101u00b0F<\/strong>, drainage from wound, l<strong>oss of bowel movements<\/strong>, or if you do not get any relief from pain with pain prescription.<span class=\"tippy\" data-tippy-content=\"\n    <div class='tippy-tip'>\n    <p class='tippy-name'>MedicinePlus Medical Encyclopedia<\/p>\n    <p><strong>Spine Surgery - discharge<\/strong><\/p>\n    <p><em>'Activity'<\/em><\/p>\n    <a target='_blank' class='tippy-url' href=https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000313.htm>View in Article<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n    \"><sup>[9]<\/sup><\/span> <span class=\"popup11\">rn<span id=\"myPopup11\" class=\"popuptext11\"><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rnAlso, <strong>six weeks after the surgery<\/strong>, your surgeon may put you on a <strong>physical therapy<\/strong> and exercise program to ensure speedy recovery and strength.rnrnIt is important for the patients to follow all the <strong>lifestyle changes<\/strong> recommended by the surgeon, to make their spinal surgery a success.rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"travel\" class=\"section-heading\">Travel Info for India<\/h2>\n    rnrnHere are the flight duration from various countries to India.rnrnrnrn\n    <h2 id=\"faqs\" class=\"section-heading\">FAQs for Spine Surgery India<\/h2>\n    rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">What are minimally invasive spine surgeries?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrn&nbsp;rnrn<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-58246\" src=\"https:\/\/mtctheme.medicaltourismco.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/archive\/2020\/01\/difference-1.png\" alt=\"differnce between invasive and minimally inasive spine surgery\" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" \/>rn<\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\">Difference Between Invasive and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery<\/h5>\n<p>rnMinimally invasive spine surgeries (MISS) cause <strong>less damage<\/strong> to muscles and other structures surrounding the site of surgery.rnrnIn these surgeries, surgeon makes a few small incisions instead of one large incision. Another benefit of these surgeries is <strong>reduced scarring.<\/strong>rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">How long will be the hospital stay for spine surgery in India?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rnrnYou may need to stay in the hospital for<strong> 4 &#8211; 8 days<\/strong> depending on your surgery. We recommend staying back in India for at least a week so that it is easy to address any potential problems.rnrn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">What is the cost of Spinal Decompression Surgeries in India?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Decompression surgeries in India cost between<strong> US $7,000 to $9,000.<\/strong><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Spinal decompression surgeries are targeted at removing pressure on spinal nerve roots.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>They include <strong>discectomy, laminectomy, laminotomy, corpectomy, <\/strong>and<strong> foraminotomy.<\/strong><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">Can I fly back soon after spinal surgery?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<ul>rn t<\/p>\n<li>A long flight can increase the chance of clotting.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>To prevent poor circulation and clotting during flight, you can <strong>stand, stretch, and walk down<\/strong> your plane aisle.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Drink sufficient amount of water to <strong>avoid dehydration. <\/strong><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>You can also wear graduated compression stockings as they promote <strong>blood circulation in legs<\/strong>.<span class=\"popup12\"><sup>[10] <\/sup><\/span><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Lastly, discuss with your doctor and your airlines about your travel plans.<\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ul>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"wrap-question\"><button class=\"accordion active\"><span class=\"text\">How do I proceed once I have decided to get spine surgery in India?<\/span><i class=\"mtc-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/button><div class=\"panel\"><p>rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Discuss with your local doctor if you are <strong>fit to travel by air.<\/strong><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Email your relevant medical reports to your <strong>MTC case manager<\/strong>, who will share them with our partner doctor in India.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>Our partner doctor will<strong> review<\/strong> your case closely and recommend a treatment plan. On this basis, we will send you a cost estimate.<\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li>If you approve the treatment, we will send you the medical visa invitation letter necessary to get <strong>medical visa.<\/strong><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rn<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"cta cta--post\"><h2>Plan your surgery in India!<\/h2><h3>Reach out to MTC today<\/h3><a href=\"\/request-quote\" class=\"cta_button btn\">Contact us<\/a><\/div>rnrn<div class=\"content-area content-area--reference\">rnrn\n    <h2 id=\"\" class=\"section-heading\">References<\/h2>\n    rn<\/p>\n<ol>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>AAOS: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/orthoinfo.aaos.org\/en\/treatment\/spinal-fusion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spinal Fusion<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Fortune Business Insights:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fortunebusinessinsights.com\/industry-reports\/medical-tourism-market-100681\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Medical Tourism Market Size, Industry Share and Growth Rate<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Spine Health:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/treatment\/spinal-fusion\/lumbar-spinal-fusion-surgery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Lumbar Spinal Fusion Surgery<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>ScienceDirect:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/discectomy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Discectomy &#8211; an overview<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>ISRCTN:<\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.isrctn.com\/ISRCTN11556571\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Endoscopic discectomy versus microdiscectomy<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Spine-Health:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spine-health.com\/treatment\/back-surgery\/how-microdiscectomy-surgery-performed\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Microdiscectomy Surgery Is Performed<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>Spine Universe:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spineuniverse.com\/treatments\/surgery\/laminotomy-versus-laminectomy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Laminotomy versus Laminectomy<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>MedicinePlus Medical Encyclopedia:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/article\/007390.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Foraminotomy<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>MedicinePlus Medical Encyclopedia:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/medlineplus.gov\/ency\/patientinstructions\/000313.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spine Surgery &#8211; discharge<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn t<\/p>\n<li><strong>NHS:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/common-health-questions\/accidents-first-aid-and-treatments\/when-can-i-fly-after-surgery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">When can I fly after surgery?<\/a><\/li>\n<p>rn<\/ol>\n<p>rn<\/div>rnrn&nbsp;&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_title = &#8220;Spine Surgery in India: Fix Your Back Bone at Low Costs&#8221;<br \/>\n\t\t\tmtctheme_synopsis = &#8220;Getting a major surgery in a foreign country can be a difficult decision. 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